platelets         men        fibrinogen           leukocytes           connective        women         globulins          plasma           fibrinogen            coagulation             albumin             formed elements            erythrocytes Blood is a Blank 1 tissue that consists of formed elements and an extracellular matrix called Blank 2 .   The formed elements include red and white blood cells, and cell fragments called

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platelets         men        fibrinogen           leukocytes           connective        women         globulins          plasma           fibrinogen            coagulation             albumin             formed elements            erythrocytes

Blood is a

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tissue that consists of formed elements and an extracellular matrix called

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.   The formed elements include red and white blood cells, and cell fragments called

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Plasma: The fibers of the extracellular matrix are actually fiber precursor molecules called

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. Plasma consists of water, protein, nutrients, electrolytes, wastes, hormones, and gases.

Plasma contains a multitude of proteins. However, three proteins predominate.

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contributes towards blood viscosity and helps transport lipophilic substances in the blood.

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, otherwise known as antibodies, help combat specific pathogens. Finally, upon activation, fibrinogen forms fibers during the process of

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